The internet has massively broadened the possible space of careers. Most people haven’t figured this out yet.
The best jobs are neither decreed nor degreed. They are creative expressions of continuous learners in free markets.
I am grateful I am alive in this internet age, there is no longer a limited number of professions to try to squeeze myself into. You can do anything you like an be paid for it. This doesn’t mean it is easy though, you have to give more value to people then ever before. However if you give incredible value and be authentic you will be compensated hugely.
The internet has democratised consumption and consolidated production. That means the best in the world gets to do it for everyone.
To illustrate this point how many students taking maths or chemsitry attend classes or courses only to go home and actually learn it from YouTube or Khan Acedemy.
Anyone who has watched Ali Abdaal’s income breakdown videos on Youtube will be surprised to see that the money he makes as doctor from one of the most prestigous schools in the world is a drop in the ocean compared to the free videos he makes about study skills. He has genuine interest and passion around study skills, that is easy for any viewer to see.
One tactic I have to help me on my specific knowledge discovery journey is the book “Designing Your Life“. This book is based off a famous class in Stanford’s design school and contains simple exercises for determining your specific knowledge.
Become the best in the world at what you do. Keep redefining what you do until that is true.
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